Homemade popcorn is fresh, delicious and simple to make. I have it on a regular basis, seasoned with salt. Friends of ours enjoy it sprinkled with sugar and some retailers sell seasoning made specially for popcorn, which my kids prefer. Popcorn seeds are normally sold in the legume section of the store and a 500g packet goes a long way! The trick is to know how much heat to apply, too little heat will brown the seeds, but wont pop them and if the heat is too high, then the popcorn will burn as fast as it pops. I use vegetable oil and it is best to season after all the popping action – allowing each person to season their own. Please ensure that the pot/pan is covered, otherwise the popcorn will be all over the place.

By Nkem